Johannes Gutenberg is usually cited as the inventor of the printing press. Indeed, the German goldsmith's 15th-century contribution to the technology was revolutionary — enabling the mass ...

In order to print with these, he needed, in addition, a durable low-temperature lead-tin-antimony alloy, porous paper (again, a Chinese invention), fatty-based ink, and a new type of screw press with ...

The proverb 'There's no need to reinvent the wheel' underscores the monumental significance of this creation from around 3500 ...

Like most inventions, Gutenberg’s press was not entirely new. Printing originated in China some time in the 6th or 7th century. Early Chinese printing used carved wooden blocks.

Six hundred years since the birth of Johannes Gutenberg—inventor of the printing press An assessment of his significance. Daniel Woreck, Parwini Zora. 3 January 2001 “The ...

The Gutenberg printing press begat other industries The BBC says the invention of the printing press changed the world and led to Europe’s reformation. To be factual, ...

The sudden emergence of witch trials in early modern Europe may have been fueled by one of humanity’s most significant intellectual milestones: the invention of the printing press in 1440. A new ...

The mission of the museum is to exhibit, preserve, and demonstrate the books, machines, and artifacts that illustrate the inseparable relationship between a responsible free press, a literate ...

Microsoft President Brad Smith said Sunday that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is “almost like” the invention of the printing press. “Well, in a sense, it’s almost like ...